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There are lots of things that we can do to make sure our diet supports healthy, younger-looking skin. There are lots of foods that cause inflammation and are full of unhealthy fats and oils that will only speed up the aging process. Here are some of the worst culprits.

There are tons of factors that affect the way our skin ages. Bad habits like staying out in the sun without sunscreen or smoking can have a serious effect on the appearance of our skin. Here are some amazing face masks you can whip up today that will make your skin feel renewed, refreshed, and restored.

Acne can be a distressing and upsetting condition for anybody to live with. Whether you’re going on a date, a job interview, or just casually hanging out with friends, acne can cause a great deal of concern and uncertainty over how others perceive you. However, the condition is perfectly manageable if you follow the correct approach. In this article, we’ll examine natural ways to manage acne, providing useful information for people on how to look and feel better.

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard the hype about antioxidants in recent years. But, what exactly are they? Well, antioxidants are molecules that prevent the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a process that occurs in our body all the time, but it produces free radicals which can play a role in damaging cells.

Nevermind the teen myths, the old wives’ tales, the voodoo curses, the crazy and unreliable “somebody said’s.” More and more skin experts and professionals are joining the frustrating chorus saying that acne is not a curse.

Before we get started, I want to make it clear: I enjoy being a grownup. For starters, high school is over (fist pump), I can eat whatever I want, I can sleep in if I want to, I can go on vacation if I want to… The freedom is great! But, being a grownup isn’t all it’s cracked up to be either.

Right now, if someone were to hand you a survey which asked when you last suffered from chronic pain, and you were able to answer “never,” count yourself lucky as 100 million Americans are not able to say the same. When doing the math, this number is greater than those dealing with diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer combined. That’s huge.

Trying to eat a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly are the two best ways to ensure that your body is functionally optimally, inside and out. Unfortunately, most Americans during some point in their life will find themselves deficient in certain nutrients, which their diet just doesn’t provide.

I know, I know… all diets are “the worst,” if only because they prevent you from eating the things that you really, really love. Also, they usually don’t work. Whether they’re too limiting to realistically keep up, too much work to maintain or just too darn bland to enjoy, there’s a reason most nutritionists consider “diet” a dirty word.

Did the title of this article just give you the urge to stretch or massage your lower back? Maybe you’re shifting around in your chair, trying to make your position more comfortable. If you’re a yogi, you might currently be in child’s pose on the floor. (Once you’re done, please come back and continue reading!)